One Suspect Named In Fatal Hit-and-run

NEWPORT NEWS — Police have identified a suspect in a Sunday evening hit-and-run on Jefferson Avenue that caused the death of a 24-year-old pedestrian.

Police think Sosimo Melchor of Camden, N.C., was driving an Isuzu Rodeo, the first vehicle to hit Jonika Travis, on Sunday.

The Rodeo was found Tuesday evening on 72nd Street. Melchor has been charged with felony hit and run but remains at large. He is described as 5 feet 8; 160 pounds; and having brown hair, brown eyes and a mustache.

Police have also identified the male driver of a second car involved in the accident, but no charges have been filed yet, said Officer Holly Hileman of the Newport News police. Investigators are looking for a third vehicle in the accident, a late 1980s to early 1990s white Chevrolet Astro van.

Anyone with information should call Crime Line toll-free at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887). *